The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-20

10 turn to something that is authoritative
qua mat gives information at first hand
\ an than Lee, the author of this instruct
l"g Atsle book, is young Chinaman who
came 10 TINS country several years ago for
U.ie purpose OF educating himself in the
Ways ana methods OF American civilization.
AFTER a preliminary course of study
OF the English language, under private
ueachelS, he entered Yale Co tlege, and
MADE rapid progress with his studies, gain
ing, during his attendance there, a perfect
mastery OF the language and taking high
rank Tor scholarship. He describes in an
entertaining manner the peculiarities of
chAo-LlIe III China, the methods of educa-
ZION, The relations existing between parents
anu culioreh, juvenile amusements and a
variety OF things concerning which the
reader will be curious. The book is one
Uhat Will interest old heads as well as Young
BLOOD Is THICKER THAN WATER: A Few DAYS
among Our Southern Brethren. By Henry M
Paper. -
ms little volume comprises the letters
written by DR.. Field to his paper while he
was making tour of the South. Many of
tnem have been reprinted by Southern jour-
mails, The letters give a pleasant, gossipy
account of the South, as DR.. Field found it,
and that he found it fair to look upon and
10 i've IN gives the volume additional inter
est. The life, industries and ambitions of
tne South are faithfully described The
volume will serve to promote better feel
ing between the people of the South and
those of the North
BELLoNA's HUSBAND. A romance. By Hudor
Genone, Philadelphia. J. B. Lippincott Com
pany. Paper. Price 25c.
"Bellona's Husband" is curious and in
teresting story. The editor, who is also the
author, calls the volume a 'Book of
Travels" What travelling is done is in a
strange country, and the reader will find
himself deeply interested in the descriptions
OF what Is seen and heard The story is on
the OF de of Haggard's popular novels, and
is little, if any, less worth reading.
The AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF a BARREL. OF BOURBON
By odd Sleuth" New York George Munro
Paper Price 25c.
This book is strong argument in favor
OF temperance. Purporting to be the con-
fession of an imp, or the story of barrel of
bourbon, it tells, in narrative form, the ruin
worked by liquor. 1t is filed with realistic
AIN thrilling incidents. The moderate
hlLNar will find food for thought in it,
MuNRo's STAR REGULATIONS, FOR PARLoR, School.
AND EXHIBITION. Compiled and edited by Mrs.
Mary E. Bryan. New York: George Munro
Paper. Price 25c.
This little book will be found to be a
valuable aid to teachers and students. The
selections are all good, and many of them
are new.
MAGAZINES.
81. Nicholas for July has strongly
patriotic flavor, appropriate to the Fourth
Of July. Even the Brownies become i'm
bued with the prevalent enthusiasm, and
celebrate the day at night. Miss Jessie C.
Glasier, a new writer, contributes an
amusing sketch of negro child-life, called
"A Gunpowder Plot" which is capitally
Illustrated by E. w. Kemble Miss Lillian
Dynevor Rice presents "a Fourth of July
Record in bright and clever verse; Bet
TVS Sunday" charmingly illustrated bv r.
B. Birch, carries us back to the war of 1872.
and tells of a brave little American girls
adventure with the enemy. The install
ment of Winning Commission" too, with
its pictures of cadet life at West Point, falls
ID line with these timely attractions of the
number. Frank r. Stockton follows his
last months paper on liking London" with
a equally entertaining description of life
in English Country characteristic scenes
of which Alfred Parsons and Harry Fem
snow in several delightful drawings. H. H.
Boyesen commences a new tale of Two
Continents" entitled "Fiddle-John's Fam
il" the frontispiece by George Wharton
Edwards forming the principal illustration
Juan and Juanita" are conducted by Miss
Baylor through another series of adven-
lures; and James Otis tells how the boarders
in ''Jenny'S Boarding House, recovered
from the effects of the fire and made a
startling discovery. The Century Com
pany, Union Square, New York.
The Overland Monthly for June is
marked number in several ways. The first
article is an able and interesting description
of Santa Clara valley by Judge Belden, of
San Jose, and is accompanied by number Of
illustrations. These illustrations are the
first practical and successful attempt to put
into Western publication work that will
stand beside anything of its kind in the
country. Gen. Howard continues to give
his able and authoritative account of the
Piute and BannCck war, and tells in the
present inStallment of the beginning of open
hostilitieS. Every person that shall hereafter
have occasion to study our Indian wars
is under obligation to Gen. Howard and the
Overland for these articles. The Psy
chology of Saint is an interesting study
of the character of Saint Theresa, the
1t shows that a saint can be a most delight
full person to know. George e. Freeman
tells in practical way what irrigation is
doing for the Fresno region and makes some
daring prophecies. The short stories by s.
n. Sheridan, Jr., and Anna G.. Murphy are
good, and the poetry, reviews andeditorials
maintain the OUertnn6's reputation in these
departments. The Overland Monthly Com
pany, San Francisco, 4l5 Montgomery
street.
Political Science Monthly for June is an
exceptionally fine number. Prof. Woodrow
Wilson has an article on The Study of the
Administration. Edwin R. A. Selgman
talks about 1.-THE Interstate Commerce
Law Edward J. Shriver discusses "Home
Customs Duties Work" Edward w. Bimis
presents some interesting thoughts on
9'Trades Union Benefit Features" Hon.
William NJ Ivius writes in an interesting
way about Municipal Government and
Prof John w. Burgess gives great deal of
valuable information about The Cultur
Conflict in Prussia" CHM q Company,
743 Broadway, New York.
The Church Reuieto for June is kept up to
the high standard which this magazine has
attained. A very timely article is 'The
Moral in the McGlypn Case" by Rev. E. F.
o. Hinginn, NJ. A. Another interesting
article is that of Hon Hugh w Sheffey on